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I posted on here last week about my elderly cushings pony and that i had decided to have him put to sleep.

I received some really kind words of support from you, for which i would like to say thank you.

I had him pts on Friday morning, the vets were really helpful and they arranged for the transport to collect my boy after the event.

I spent the morning with him, brushing him and making a fuss of him, until the vet arrived, we took him to a place where we could have him laid to rest without disturbing any of the other horses, and somewhere with easy access for the transport to collect him later, on advice I bought my youngster to see him after he had gone.

I surprised myself, i thought i would be a complete wreck, but i actually held myself together during the pts process i shed a few quiet tears, once the vet had left i had some time alone with him so i could say goodbye, and after my youngster had said goodbye i went inside whilst he was collected.

Now i feel strange, sad, empty but relieved as well? my youngster is breaking my heart, she looks every time i bring her in or turn her out to where his body was, i keep reminding myself it was the best thing for him, and now my youngster can have all my time and attention, but after nearly 21 years it seems so strange, he was my first pony, who taught me everything i know. It seems strange having life without him.

sorry don't really know if there is any point to this post other than to say thank you for reading, and thank you for those of you who posted last week with your advice and support
 
21 years is a very very long time and if he was your childhood pony I am guessing you are an age that most of your life has been shared with him. You need to grieve for him and so does your youngster.

I am so very sorry you have lost him but I think, for what it's worth that you have made absolutely the right decision by your dear old friend and shown him that compassionate act of love that you could.

Big hugs and hope your youngster can help pull you through xx
 
So very sorry op and RIP little one. Your love for him is clear, you obviously had his very best interests at heart. In time the sadness will ease. Take care if yourself x
 
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21 years is a very very long time and if he was your childhood pony I am guessing you are an age that most of your life has been shared with him. You need to grieve for him and so does your youngster.

I am so very sorry you have lost him but I think, for what it's worth that you have made absolutely the right decision by your dear old friend and shown him that compassionate act of love that you could.

Big hugs and hope your youngster can help pull you through xx
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I was actually quite late to horse ownership, but i have had my little man since my early twenties, and he saw me through some pretty rough times, in fact i find it difficult to remember my life before he came along, he is actually the 2nd pony in 14 months i have lost, but my other pony was away at grass livery, which in a way made the loss easier to bear?
 
So sorry :(

We lost one last year and I know it's inevitable I will haver to go through this with my pony who I have had 20 years this year at some point as he too has cushings although, fingers crossed so far he's doing well. It's never easy when they've been in your life a long time.
 
Joyous70 said:
my youngster is breaking my heart, she looks every time i bring her in or turn her out to where his body was, i keep reminding myself it was the best thing for him, and now my youngster can have all my time and attention, but after nearly 21 years it seems so strange, he was my first pony, who taught me everything i know. It seems strange having life without him.
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If you can go to a large chemist/health food shop and buy Dr Bach's Star of Bethlehem. This is a tincture that can be added to your drinking water/mug of tea and for your horse can be put onto a piece of bread or directly onto your horses tongue. If you can't get Star of Bethlehem get Rescue Remedy which has this in it.

Star of Bethlehem is very good at reassuring after bereavement. Also if you go onto Blue Cross they have a section where you can leave a dedication to your lost pet. This can really help you move on. I lost four horses in under seven years and without the support of my parents, and Blue Cross would have gone mad. All four of my horses and my dog are have a mention on the site. Maybe plant a little tree or something to remember your boy by also. And talk to the Pet Bereavement Service who will be able to assist you if you want to talk to someone. Their details are on the Blue Cross website.

Here is the link to make a memorial : http://www.bluecross.org.uk/2952/create-a-pet-memorial.html


http://www.bluecross.org.uk/2952/create-a-pet-memorial.html
 
Joyous70 said:
I posted on here last week about my elderly cushings pony and that i had decided to have him put to sleep.

I received some really kind words of support from you, for which i would like to say thank you.

I had him pts on Friday morning, the vets were really helpful and they arranged for the transport to collect my boy after the event.

I spent the morning with him, brushing him and making a fuss of him, until the vet arrived, we took him to a place where we could have him laid to rest without disturbing any of the other horses, and somewhere with easy access for the transport to collect him later, on advice I bought my youngster to see him after he had gone.

I surprised myself, i thought i would be a complete wreck, but i actually held myself together during the pts process i shed a few quiet tears, once the vet had left i had some time alone with him so i could say goodbye, and after my youngster had said goodbye i went inside whilst he was collected.

Now i feel strange, sad, empty but relieved as well? my youngster is breaking my heart, she looks every time i bring her in or turn her out to where his body was, i keep reminding myself it was the best thing for him, and now my youngster can have all my time and attention, but after nearly 21 years it seems so strange, he was my first pony, who taught me everything i know. It seems strange having life without him.

sorry don't really know if there is any point to this post other than to say thank you for reading, and thank you for those of you who posted last week with your advice and support
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Well done for going through with it. I know just how you feel. For several days after my old girl was PTS I kept thinking I must go up and fetch her in in the late afternoon, or if it was raining. The clock was my worst enemy.
 
Sorry to read of your loss. :(
My friend is currently trying to avoid making same decision about her Cushings horse as he's had a bad bout of laminitis. She's currently throwing everything at him in the hope that it'll help. It's really sad. I went to see her last week and she just kept saying that people are telling her that he'd let her know when he's had enough but she's not ready to give up on him. I think he's improved a bit over the weekend but meanwhile all we can do is provide emotional support. Hugs.
 
Oh bless you. Cannot imagine how you must feel after 21 years but have no doubt that you did the right thing for your little man. Hugs x x
 
Think most of us have gone thru this over the years, and it doesn't get any easier, if your youngster has others for company it will get better for them, as an owner no you have to give yourself time to grieve and that takes time.
 
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